The episode reaches its tragic climax during a stage setup for a performance:

A heavy piece of equipment begins to fall toward Yuki. Banri pushes him out of the way, taking the full impact of the falling object himself.

The episode highlights Banri’s selfless nature, showing that his desire to support others—which eventually leads him to become IDOLiSH7’s manager—was present long before he officially joined Takanashi Productions. IDOLiSH7: Third BEAT! Episode 9

Episode 9 of IDOLiSH7: Third Beat! , titled serves as the emotional conclusion to the origin story of Re:vale, detailing the fateful accident that led to the group’s original lineup breaking apart. The Origin of the Re:vale Name

The legendary scout Kujo attempts to recruit Re:vale but explicitly ignores Banri, showing interest only in Yuki’s talent. The Incident

His passion for the stage and music continues to intensify.

Feeling satisfied by the impact their music had on fans like Momo, Banri finds himself more drawn to working behind the scenes and supporting others rather than being in the spotlight.